George Fenton, acclaimed British composer, dies at 76

British composer George Fenton has died unexpectedly at the age of 76. His family confirmed his passing on Monday, October 5.

Fenton enjoyed a career spanning over five decades, earning five Oscar nominations and numerous other accolades, including two Emmys, three BAFTAs, and five Ivor Novello awards. He was widely recognized for his work on David Attenborough’s natural history series, such as ‘Planet Earth’, ‘The Blue Planet’, and ‘Frozen Planet’.

His film credits include ‘Gandhi’, ‘Cry Freedom’, ‘Dangerous Liaisons’, and ‘Groundhog Day’. He also maintained a long-standing professional relationship with director Ken Loach, composing music for films such as ‘I, Daniel Blake’ and ‘The Wind That Shakes the Barley’. Additionally, Fenton composed well-known themes for BBC news programs, including ‘Newsnight’ and various news bulletins.